"It seems rather good to-day." Strether followed the direction of his eyes.

"Are they all, this time, femmes du monde ?" Little Bilham showed his competence.

"Pretty well." This was a category our friend had a feeling for; a light, romantic and mysterious, on the feminine element, in which he enjoyed for a little watching it.

"Are there any Poles ?" His companion considered.

"I think I make out a 'Portuguee.' But I've seen Turks." Strether wondered, desiring justice.